https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-mosquito-day-deadly-dengue-surges-worldwide
World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing global efforts to combat them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hundreds-of-cyprus-telecom-installers-lose-licenses-over-new-exam
Approximately 600 telecommunications installers in Cyprus, responsible for tasks such as setting up telephone and internet lines, have been left without the necessary licenses to continue their work, despite having legally operated for years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monkeypox-outbreak-over-500-dead-who-sounds-alarm
Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-and-pain-as-7-missing-persons-identified-so-far-in-2024
The remains of five Greek Cypriots and two Turkish Cypriots were identified in 2024, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) to bring closure to families affected by decades-old conflicts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-in-africa-a-global-health-emergency
Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-calls-emergency-meeting-as-mpox-reaches-europe
The European Union is ramping up its response to the spread of the mpox virus following the first confirmed case in Sweden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, citing concerns about the spread of a deadlier strain of the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-public-about-new-online-extortion-scam
Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a new form of online fraud has emerged, where scammers attempt to extort money by claiming they have compromising videos of the victims....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-contests-and-phishing-scams-surge-warns-cyprus-consumers-association
The Cyprus Consumers Association (CSC) has issued a warning about a surge in consumer fraud, where cunning individuals employ various tricks to extort money from unsuspecting victims. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-smuggling-from-occupied-territories-hits-new-high-in-cyprus
Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-rise-in-surrogacy-applications-mostly-from-ukraine
Since surrogacy laws were introduced in Cyprus in 2017, there have been 96 applications for surrogacy up to 2023, with four of those being turned down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-flock-to-the-coast-for-summer-holidays-despite-rising-prices
Coastal areas remain the top choice for Cypriots' domestic summer holidays, with destinations like Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca seeing high demand, according to the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-municipality-cracks-down-on-unauthorized-port-practices
Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-imane-khelif-one-win-away-from-olympic-gold
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif moved one step closer to a historic gold medal in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night, defeating Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 in the semifinals.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-battles-major-sheep-and-goat-plague-in-11-regions
New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/record-surge-in-olive-oil-fraud-amid-rising-prices-of-liquid-gold
The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-cyprus-political-figures-and-public-officials-to-be-summoned
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intensive-care-units-strained-as-heatstroke-cases-surge-in-nicosia
Three people are currently being treated at the Nicosia General Hospital with heatstroke, Charalampos Charilaou, spokesperson of the State Health Services Organisation told CNA, adding that two of them are in the intensive care unit in a serious condition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-under-the-influence-in-cyprus-4-years-in-jail
Speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations in Cyprus, but the penalties have become significantly harsher following new legislation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-probes-vasilikos-terminal-over-misuse-of-funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, citing suspicions of public procurement fraud, misuse of EU funds, and corruption. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-57-beach-theft-cases-make-11-arrests
The Cyprus Police are investigating 57 cases of thefts from beachgoers across various beaches on the island, according to Police Spokesman Christos Andreou. Since the start of the summer, police have made 11 arrests.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/etyfa-receives-unfinished-vasilikos-terminal-plans-to-complete-by-2025
The government is on a countdown following the termination of the contract for the construction of Terminal F.P. at Vasilikos by the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asian-elephant-receives-first-ever-mrna-vaccine-for-deadly-virus
Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, has become the first to receive an mRNA vaccine targeting the lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-in-newborns-linked-to-autism-risk-study-finds
A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-political-failure-50-years-on
The 20th of July will mark the day the Turkish Army invaded and occupied 40% of the island of Cyprus. Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis, dignitaries and other heads of state will be welcomed as guests by President Christodoulides to commemorate that historical dark event but to also make the customary petty speeches aimed to tickle people’s ears....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-tests-positive-for-covid-19-shifts-duties-to-delaware
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Las Vegas, the White House confirmed Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-hosts-fbi-assistant-executive-director
President Nicos Christodoulides hosted a meeting today with FBI Assistant Executive Director Michael Nordwall at the Presidential Palace. During the meeting, President Christodoulides highlighted the strong ties between Cyprus and the United States, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/domestic-violence-cases-on-the-rise-in-cyprus
Reports of domestic violence in Cyprus have seen a significant rise, with incidents reaching alarming numbers, Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis told a parliamentary committee on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-police-reopen-mafia-cases-after-engineer-s-execution-in-athens
In the wake of last week’s brutal execution of 54-year-old engineer Panagiotis Stathis who was gunned down outside his Athens office in Psychiko, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-250-cases-of-infant-malnutrition-reported-at-gaza-hospital
The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....
